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What Does Isaiah 39:6 Mean?

Isaiah 39:6 in the King James Version says “Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day,... — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.

Isaiah 39:6 · KJV


Context

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Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

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Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts:

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Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.

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And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.

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Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Isaiah's prophecy that 'nothing shall be left' and royal sons would become eunuchs in Babylon is unconditional judgment arising from Hezekiah's pride in showing his treasures. This demonstrates that consequences of sin can extend beyond personal punishment to affect descendants and nations. The 150-year fulfillment lag shows God's patience, yet certainty of judgment (2 Peter 3:9).

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Historical & Cultural Context

This prophecy, given c. 701 BC, was fulfilled in 586 BC when Nebuchadnezzar plundered the temple and took Daniel and others as captives. The specificity of naming Babylon (then a minor power) validated Isaiah's prophetic authority.

Reflection Questions

  1. How might your present pride or compromise affect future generations?
  2. Do you take seriously God's warnings even when judgment seems distant?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 19 words
הִנֵּה֮1 of 19
H2009

lo!

הַיּ֥וֹם2 of 19

Behold the days

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

בָּאִים֒3 of 19

come

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וְנִשָּׂ֣א׀4 of 19

shall be carried

H5375

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

כָּל5 of 19
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁ֣ר6 of 19
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

בְּבֵיתֶ֗ךָ7 of 19

that all that is in thine house

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וַאֲשֶׁ֨ר8 of 19
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אָצְר֧וּ9 of 19

have laid up in store

H686

to store up

אֲבֹתֶ֛יךָ10 of 19

and that which thy fathers

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

עַד11 of 19
H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

הַיּ֥וֹם12 of 19

Behold the days

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַזֶּ֖ה13 of 19
H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

בָּבֶ֑ל14 of 19

to Babylon

H894

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

לֹֽא15 of 19
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יִוָּתֵ֥ר16 of 19

shall be left

H3498

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

דָּבָ֖ר17 of 19

nothing

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

אָמַ֥ר18 of 19

saith

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָֽה׃19 of 19

the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 39:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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